Chicago’s 13th Annual Recovery Walk is led by the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), in conjunction with the lead organization, the Public Health Institute of Metropolitan of Chicago, and in partnership with the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS-DASA)
Announcement of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Awards
Issued By: Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago, on behalf of the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Office of Violence Prevention and Behavioral Health, is pleased to announce $573,898.06 has been awarded
PHIMC Says Farewell to RISE Fellows
PHIMC thanks Rachel Schwartz and Yoselyn Ovalle, New Sector Alliance’s Resident in Social Enterprise (RISE) Fellows, for their service over the last year and sends them off with well wishes. Rachel and Yoselyn contributed significantly to innovation initiatives and the
Summit of Hope – Community Reentry Project
PHIMC is honored to have received a Certificate of Appreciation for dedication and support to the Summit of Hope. Summit of Hope is a series of community expos sponsored by Illinois Department of Corrections and Illinois Department of Public Health.
Healthy Chicago 2.0 Launches
Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) joined the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and 130 other groups on Tuesday, March 29, to launch Healthy Chicago 2.0, a new four-year plan to improve health and well-being throughout Chicago communities.
Chicago Health Corps Changes Name to National Health Corps Chicago
As the Chicago operating site of National Health Corps (NHC), Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) is excited to announce that we have recently changed the name of our AmeriCorps program from Chicago Health Corps to National Health Corps
Jennifer Epstein joins PHIMC leadership
In October 2015, the Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) named Jennifer Epstein as Deputy Director of Programs. “We are very excited to welcome Jenny to PHIMC,” says Executive Director Karen Reitan. “Her experience and leadership will increase PHIMC’s
Join PHIMC launch of POP campaign on Sept 30
Event Details When: September 30, 2015 from 3-5pm with reception to follow Where: North Cafe | DePaul Center | 1 E. Jackson | 11th floor | Chicago | IL | 60604 Register Here About the Event Learn about a new
Join our 20-Day Celebration of CHC!
Help us celebrate 20 years of Chicago Health Corps (CHC) by donating to our 20-day virtual fundraiser. (your donation is tax deductible). Everyone who donates will be entered into our raffle to win one of many exciting prizes from local sponsors.
Americorps Celebrates 20 Years in Chicago
On March 11, PHIMC celebrated 20 years of Chicago Health Corps (CHC) AmeriCorps program, a local branch of the National Health Corps, along with partners Erie Family Health Center and Chicago Public Schools. The partners gathered at Johnson School of Excellence, an Academy for Urban School Leadership